Telescoping bed slat

Abstract

A method of installing a bedrail slat system includes engaging two bed side rails with a bed headboard and footboard, and telescopically engaging a first slat member to a second slat member to form a telescoping slat. The ends of the telescoping slats are then connected to the side rails. The first and second slat members are not secured together, but a downwardly extending support is attached to the telescoping slat.

I claim:  
     
       1. A method of installing a bed rail slat system comprising: 
       engaging two bed side rails with a bed headboard and footboard;  
       telescopically engaging a first slat member to a second slat member to form a telescoping slat;  
       connecting ends of the telescoping slat to the side rails;  
       refraining from securing the first and second slat members together by securement means; and  
       attaching a downwardly extending support to the telescoping slat.  
     
     
       2. The method of installing a bed rail slat system as claimed in  claim 1  wherein attaching the downwardly extending support includes attaching a lower member and an upper member and adjusting the lower member's attachment to the said upper member to provide height adjustments for the support. 
     
     
       3. The method of installing a bed rail slat system as claimed in  claim 2  wherein adjusting the lower member's attachment to the upper members includes adjusting a telescopic engagement. 
     
     
       4. The method of installing a bed rail slat system as claimed in  claim 3  wherein adjusting the lower member's attachment to the upper members includes adjusting a threaded engagement. 
     
     
       5. The method of installing a bed rail slat system as claimed in  claim 3  wherein attaching a downwardly extending support includes slideably positioning the support within an interior of the telescoping slat.